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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.36, 461.06 and 112.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.36, 461.06 and 112.34 is: 168.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.36 : 461.06 = 112.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.36/461.06 = 112.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.36x = 461.06 × 112.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.36x = 51,795.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,795.48/307.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.52

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